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# Au Pair Education

 Everything you need to know about Au Pair Education and how to successfully complete the required classes.

## Education Requirements

- [What is the educational component of the program?](https://knowledge.interexchange.org/knowledge-au-pairs/what-is-the-educational-component-of-the-program)
- [How many class hours do I need to complete?](https://knowledge.interexchange.org/knowledge-au-pairs/how-many-class-hours-do-i-need-to-complete)
- [How many credits do I need to complete?](https://knowledge.interexchange.org/knowledge-au-pairs/how-many-credits-do-i-need-to-complete)
- [How can I get my class pre-approved?](https://knowledge.interexchange.org/knowledge-au-pairs/do-i-need-approval-for-my-class-0)

## Class Pre-Approval

- [How do I get my class pre-approved?](https://knowledge.interexchange.org/knowledge-au-pairs/do-i-need-approval-for-my-class-0-0)

## Finding Classes

- [Where can I take classes?](https://knowledge.interexchange.org/knowledge-au-pairs/where-can-i-take-classes)
- [What kinds of schools should I look into for classes?](https://knowledge.interexchange.org/knowledge-au-pairs/what-kinds-of-schools-should-i-look-into-for-classes)
- [Where can I find a list of accredited schools in my area?](https://knowledge.interexchange.org/knowledge-au-pairs/where-can-i-find-a-list-of-accredited-schools-in-my-area)
- [How can I know if a class meets the program requirements?](https://knowledge.interexchange.org/knowledge-au-pairs/how-can-i-know-if-a-class-meets-the-program-requirements)
- [What is a post-secondary institution?](https://knowledge.interexchange.org/knowledge-au-pairs/what-is-a-post-secondary-institution)
- [Do I need approval for my class?](https://knowledge.interexchange.org/knowledge-au-pairs/do-i-need-approval-for-my-class)
- [Can I take non-credit classes?](https://knowledge.interexchange.org/knowledge-au-pairs/can-i-take-non-credit-classes)
- [What subjects can I study?](https://knowledge.interexchange.org/knowledge-au-pairs/what-subjects-can-i-study)
- [Am I allowed to take a class for fun that is not pre-approved?](https://knowledge.interexchange.org/knowledge-au-pairs/am-i-allowed-to-take-a-class-for-fun-that-is-not-pre-approved)
- [What is a semester?](https://knowledge.interexchange.org/knowledge-au-pairs/what-is-a-semester)

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## Online Classes

- [Can I take online classes?](https://knowledge.interexchange.org/knowledge-au-pairs/can-i-take-online-classes)
- [What platforms do you recommend for online classes?](https://knowledge.interexchange.org/knowledge-au-pairs/what-platforms-do-you-recommend-for-online-classes)
- [What platforms do you recommend for English online classes?](https://knowledge.interexchange.org/knowledge-au-pairs/what-platforms-do-you-recommend-for-english-online-classes)
- [How many online classes can I take?](https://knowledge.interexchange.org/knowledge-au-pairs/how-many-online-classes-can-i-take)
- [Is it possible to complete all 6 credits or 60 hours online?](https://knowledge.interexchange.org/knowledge-au-pairs/is-it-possible-to-complete-all-6-credits-or-60-hours-online)

## Weekend Courses

- [Are weekend classes a good option for class hours?](https://knowledge.interexchange.org/knowledge-au-pairs/are-weekend-classes-a-good-option-for-class-hours)
- [Find Weekend Courses](https://knowledge.interexchange.org/knowledge-au-pairs/are-weekend-classes-a-good-option-for-class-hours-0)

## Extension Program Requirements

- [If I complete more than 6 credits or 60 hours in my first year, can those extra credits or hours count toward my extension program education requirement?](https://knowledge.interexchange.org/knowledge-au-pairs/if-i-complete-more-than-6-credits-or-60-hours-in-my-first-year-can-those-extra-credits-or-hours-count-toward-my-extension-program-education-requirement)
- [Do I have to take more classes during my extension?](https://knowledge.interexchange.org/knowledge-au-pairs/do-i-have-to-take-more-classes-during-my-extension)
- [If I finish 6 credits or 60 hours and still have remaining stipend left, can I take more classes?](https://knowledge.interexchange.org/knowledge-au-pairs/if-i-finish-6-credits-or-60-hours-and-still-have-remaining-stipend-left-can-i-take-more-classes-)
- [If I want to extend, when do I have to have all of my education hours completed?](https://knowledge.interexchange.org/knowledge-au-pairs/if-i-want-to-extend-when-do-i-have-to-have-all-of-my-education-hours-completed-by)

## Paying for Classes

- [Who pays for my classes?](https://knowledge.interexchange.org/knowledge-au-pairs/who-pays-for-my-classes)

## Transportation to Classes

- [How can I get to school for classes?](https://knowledge.interexchange.org/knowledge-au-pairs/how-can-i-get-to-school-for-classes)

## Submitted Completed Classes

- [What do I do when I've completed a class?](https://knowledge.interexchange.org/knowledge-au-pairs/what-do-i-do-when-ive-completed-a-course)

- [Au Pair Education](https://knowledge.interexchange.org/knowledge-au-pairs/au-pair-education#main-content)

    - [Education Requirements](https://knowledge.interexchange.org/knowledge-au-pairs/au-pair-education#education-requirements)
    - [Class Pre-Approval](https://knowledge.interexchange.org/knowledge-au-pairs/au-pair-education#class-pre-approval)
    - [Finding Classes](https://knowledge.interexchange.org/knowledge-au-pairs/au-pair-education#finding-classes)
    - [Online Classes](https://knowledge.interexchange.org/knowledge-au-pairs/au-pair-education#online-classes)
    - [Weekend Courses](https://knowledge.interexchange.org/knowledge-au-pairs/au-pair-education#weekend-courses)
    - [Extension Program Requirements](https://knowledge.interexchange.org/knowledge-au-pairs/au-pair-education#extension-program-requirements)
    - [Paying for Classes](https://knowledge.interexchange.org/knowledge-au-pairs/au-pair-education#paying-for-classes)
    - [Transportation to Classes](https://knowledge.interexchange.org/knowledge-au-pairs/au-pair-education#transportation-to-classes)
    - [Submitted Completed Classes](https://knowledge.interexchange.org/knowledge-au-pairs/au-pair-education#submitted-completed-classes)

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